How-To: Fly w/ Cats! Everything you need to know👇🏻 I have been travelling with cats for the last five years on planes, trains & automobiles, so here’s my advice on taking your cat on a plane! Step 1: Carriers • You’ll want to pick a carrier your cats are comfortable with/in. Atlas prefers an expandable backpack. • A few weeks before the trip, put the carrier out so they can get comfortable around it. This helps them associate the carrier with *ALARM* Step 2: Tote Bag of Goodies • A collapsible litterbox • Large pee pads • A water holder • Hydrating treats • Collapsible food bowl • PLENTLY of wipes • PLENTY of zip block bags • Litter • Plastic gloves Step 3: Medication • Homeopet Anxiety Drops (they work OK) • Ask your vet for Gabapentin • Give you cats the medication the night before the flight & the morning of an hour before the airport! Step 4: Food/Bathroom • A few hours before the flight take their food away • Make sure they try to go to the bathroom before you leave Airport • Reserve an IN PET CABIN tag in advance online! This was $125 per flight. Security • You can ask for a PRIVATE SCREENING ROOM (takes a lot of time) • OR walk your cat through the detector Airplane: • Isle Seat = quick access to bathroom for them • Window = less interruptions of people walking by • Bring a blanket/sweatshirt to cover their carrier so they can sleep • If they can sleep or are loud- put the carrier on your lap! Other weird tips: - at takeoff, give your cat treats to avoid nervous take off poops! LMK if you have any questions or tips to add! GOOD LUCK!!!!! #cats #flyingwithcats #cattravel #cattraining
